The Capitals saw defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk leave the game after blocking a shot.

WASHINGTON – The Washington Capitals saw Trevor van Riemsdyk leave Sunday's preseason opener against the Buffalo Sabres in the third period after suffering an apparent injury.

Van Riemsdyk blocked a shot with his right arm on a penalty kill in the third, shortly after Zach Benson scored the go-ahead goal. He immediately went down the tunnel and has not returned.

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